How to Suggest an App

Before we can include an app to our list, we first need to take a look at the app’s GPX/TCX export to evaluate its data quality. Most apps will usually have a GPX export, but not all will include TCX as well. If you have the option to export both file types, send us both.

The most important thing to test for are user-initiated pauses and auto-pause. Everything else, including resampling, inconsistent reporting, and any deviations from the GPX/TCX schema, we can find out when we parse the file(s).

To test for user-initiated pauses:

run for about 3min

click pause, but keep moving forward for 1min

click resume and run for another 3min

click pause, but stay on the same spot for 1min

click resume and run for another 3min

stop and save

To test for auto-pause (if there’s an auto-pause function):

enable auto-pause

run for about 3min

stop running and stay on the same spot for 1min

resume running for another 3min

stop running and stay on the same spot for 1min

resume running for another 3min

stop and save

Once you’ve got your file(s) exported, send them to us at hi@smashrun.com. If you're an app developer and you'd like to directly integrate with Smashrun, email chris@smashrun.com and he'll provide info about Smashrun's API.